Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
'Getting the big picture': A synopsis and critique of Australian out-of-home care research
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse.
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Policy and practice paper Oct 2007
Produced by the former National Child Protection Clearinghouse.
Family Matters article Apr 1992
This article discusses the impact of recent social change on men, and questions the continued existence of the supposedly 'invisible father'.
Practice guide Feb 2014
Paper aims to provide an overview of complex trauma as a concept for classifying a varying range of symptomatology.
Practice guide Dec 2012
This paper will explore the research on detected female offenders who are also victim/survivors of sexual violence.
Family Matters article Apr 1997
This article looks at a study examining the link between adolescents' experiences of parental favouritism and differences in sibling communication patterns during interactions with their sibling.
Family Matters article Apr 1998
This article examines the findings from a study set up to investigate the relation between adolescents' experience of parental favouritism and family functioning.
Practice guide Nov 2005
ACSSA Wrap is the new approach taken by the ACSSA to keeping those who work in the field of sexual assault prevention informed on the latest practice.
Research report Mar 2010
Looks at data from over 5,000 time use diaries of 4-5 year old children collected in the first wave (2004) of the Growing Up in Australia study
Family Matters article Dec 1993
An Indonesian psychologist now studying in Canberra, presents her views on Australian families, asserting that contrary to Indonesian beliefs about western families, Australians put a high value on children.
Family Matters article Apr 1998
The column provides a snapshot of family research and policy issues from a range of research perspectives and geographic locations around Australia, and in particular covers in this issue, youth suicide prevention, sibling relationships and parental divorce, adolescent health, child protection, indigenous families and domestic violence.